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There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Batticaloa by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane HKT - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 27m
    Rs 50,728–145,136

  2. Fly Phuket International Airport to Hatton, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane HKT - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    29h 53m
    Rs 50,608–147,786

  3. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KBV - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 29m
    Rs 67,464–169,514

  4. Fly Phuket International Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane HKT - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    27h 47m
    Rs 52,678–149,036

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Kandy, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KBV - KDW
    3. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    28h 5m
    Rs 69,414–173,414

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,129.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 27m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Batticaloa. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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